When your hip pain does not go away with medications, injection therapy, or physical therapy, then your orthopedic doctor may recommend that you have a hip replacement. We think of the hip as a very large joint, but the joint portion is actually smaller than the knee joint – it comprises the socket in the…
Hip pain
Recovery From A Hip Reconstruction
Hip reconstruction surgery is typically recommended to patients who no longer respond to conservative forms of treatment for hip injuries or arthritis damage. There are several surgeries used to reconstruct or repair the hip joint. Depending on what the surgeon thinks is best for you, you may be recommend to get a hip arthroscopy or…
The Different Parts of Your Body That Can Get Tendonitis
When one hears the word “tendonitis” (aka tendinitis), the first thing that usually comes to mind is tennis elbow. However, there are many different parts of the body that can be afflicted with this condition besides your elbow. After all, as its name implies, tendonitis is an irritation or inflammation of a tendon, the thick…
Hip Pain and Pregnancy
Women, especially those who become mothers, are the real heroes in this world of ours. Women’s bodies go through so much as it is. The biggest physical accomplishment is often seen as being able to become pregnant, carry this other human, eventually give birth, and become a parent. They say, seeing your child and holding…
Healing from a Hip Replacement: What to Expect
Hip replacement surgery is an advanced procedure that allows a surgeon to replace specific components, or even an entire hip, with artificial parts that closely mimic the form and function of a natural, healthy hip. Diseased or injured hips can be debilitatingly painful, and replacement is often the last option to relieve pain and restore…